100% Remote - Hiring for AWS Data Engineer with HRIS (Workday) migration projects experience - 12 months contract
Must have Proven experience in HRIS migration projects (UKG, PeopleSoft, ADP, etc. to Workday preferred)
We are seeking a Data Engineer with Workday expertise to support a large-scale Workday implementation program. This role will focus on data migration from UKG to Workday and building ETL pipelines to downstream systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and integration readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support data migration activities from UKG to Workday, including data extraction, transformation, and validation
Design and build ETL pipelines to move data from Workday to downstream enterprise systems
Perform data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and reconciliation activities
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align HR data models and business processes
Develop and maintain data validation and testing frameworks (pre/post migration)
Support integration efforts using Workday tools (EIB, APIs, Web Services) and external ETL platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues across systems and integrations
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience in Data Engineering / ETL development (Python, SQL, PySpark or similar)
Hands-on experience with Workday integrations and data migration
Proven experience in HRIS migration projects (UKG, PeopleSoft, ADP, etc. to Workday preferred)
Expertise in data extraction, transformation, reconciliation, and validation
Experience working with APIs, XML, SOAP/REST-based integrations
Familiarity with Workday integration tools (EIB, Workday Studio, Cloud Connect)
Strong understanding of HR data domains (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, etc.)
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